A recommendation helps readers decide what to do.
The idea
State the preferred option, explain its merits against relevant criteria and propose a practical action. Acknowledge any limitation.
Examples
- I recommend extending the library’s evening hours.
- The main criteria are cost, access and staff availability.
- The later closing time would help people who work during the day.
- A trial on two evenings would limit the initial cost.
- We should compare attendance with staffing costs after the trial.
- If the results are positive, the council could consider a longer schedule.
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A preference without reasons gives the reader no basis for comparing alternatives.
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I ___ a trial of the new timetable. (recommend / recommendation)
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recommend
recommend states the preferred action.
Cost is one ___ for comparing the options. (criterion / outcome)
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criterion
criterion identifies a basis for comparison.
The next ___ is to seek approval for the pilot. (step / reason)
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step
step identifies the action that follows the proposal.
Practice round
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I ___ a trial of the new timetable. (recommend / recommendation)
Cost is one ___ for comparing the options. (criterion / outcome)
The next ___ is to seek approval for the pilot. (step / reason)
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Recommend one way to improve a local service, giving two criteria and a next step.